Statement by the Vice President on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
My father taught me the simple notion that everyone, everywhere is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. When it comes to LGBT people, that simple proposition has been…
Weekly Address: Creating Opportunity for All
In this week’s address, the President highlighted the importance of expanding opportunity for all Americans — a principle that has guided his work throughout the past six years. This past…
Obama pleads with Congress to Prevent Expiration of USA Freedom Act, Plays Down Gridlock in Congress
With Rand Paul threatening to force expiration of the illegal NSA spy program, Obama made one last plea to Congress to at least limit certain surveillance powers while also adding…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Counter-ISIL Operation in Syria
Last night, at the President’s direction, U.S. personnel based out of Iraq conducted an operation in al-Amr in eastern Syria to capture an ISIL senior leader known as Abu Sayyaf…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Counter-ISIL Operation in Syria
Last night, at the President’s direction, U.S. personnel based out of Iraq conducted an operation in al-Amr in eastern Syria to capture an ISIL senior leader known as Abu Sayyaf…
Statement by the President on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Michelle and I join our fellow Americans and others around the world in commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia tomorrow, May 17. We take this opportunity to reaffirm…
Statement by the President on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Michelle and I join our fellow Americans and others around the world in commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia tomorrow, May 17. We take this opportunity to reaffirm…
FACT SHEET: Promoting and Protecting the Human Rights of LGBT Persons: A United States Government Priority
On May 17, the international community marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT). This day, and every day, the United States is taking steps to promote respect for the…
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on LGBT Rights
Tomorrow, the international community will mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. This day and every day, the United States stands in solidarity with members of the lesbian, gay,…
Remarks by the President at National Peace Officers Memorial
U.S. Capitol 11:16 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Please be seated. Thank you, Chuck, for that kind introduction, for your years of proud service, not only…